On the occasion of World Farm Animals Day, the Forum “Sustainable Livestock Development and Animal Welfare – Ukraine 2025” will take place online via Zoom on 2 October. The event will explore how Ukraine’s livestock sector is navigating transformation under multiple challenges, including the ongoing war and the EU accession process. The Forum aims to raise awareness of the urgent need to finalize the alignment of the national legislation with EU animal welfare standards and to ensure effective implementation of rules for the keeping, transport, and killing of farmed animals. A functioning official control system is essential not only for Ukraine’s European integration but also for the development of international trade and the promotion of responsible, ethical livestock production… read more